Homemade peanut butter cups are easy, rich, and satisfying, giving you a treat that feels special without needing complicated steps or ingredients.

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How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter Cups 

  1. Cream the peanut butter: In a bowl, combine the peanut butter and powdered sugar. Set aside.
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  2. Prepare the muffin cups: Pour one tablespoon of melted chocolate into each muffin cup. Divide the peanut butter mixture between cups. Spoon the remaining chocolate on top until the peanut butter is covered.
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  3. Set: Refrigerate for two hours or until the chocolate has hardened.

Make-Ahead and Freezing Instructions

To Make-Ahead: homemade peanut butter cups can be stored at room temperature for up to two days and refrigerated for ten days. Make sure to keep them in a resealable container. 

To Freeze: To freeze peanut butter cups, put them in a freezer-safe bag, remove all the air, and store them in the freezer for up to a month. 

Peanut Butter Cups
Peanut Butter Cups

Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Homemade peanut butter cups are easy, rich, and satisfying, giving you a treat that feels special without needing complicated steps or ingredients.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12 peanut butter cups

Ingredients 

  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 120 g
  • 2 cups chocolate, melted

Instructions 

  • Line a muffin pan with 12 silicon or paper liners.
  • In a bowl combine the peanut butter and powdered sugar. Set aside.
  • Pour 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate in muffin cup.
  • Divide the peanut butter mixture between cups.
  • Spoon the remaining chocolate on top of peanut butter until covered.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours or until the chocolate has hardened.
  • Store refrigerated.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 6gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 97mgPotassium: 206mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Emma Kelly

Hey, i’m Emma (and this is my cat ‘Chonk’😂). I am the author of the Refrigerator Cookbook and love gardening, pickling (of course), baking (mostly desserts and bread), and cooking (of all kinds). Thanks for stopping by! Make sure to follow me on Pinterest for more easy, seasonal recipes, and learn more about me here (as well as take a peek inside my kitchen!).

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